United States

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

    A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea's Crypto Ownership Cap Plan Triggers Industry Backlash

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

    Critics warn that the proposal to cap shareholder stakes in crypto exchanges will lead to forced divestments, stifled innovation, and a retreat from global standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    South Korea Faces Debate Over Proposed KOSDAQ Market Separation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

    A proposal to spin off the KOSDAQ market from the KRX has triggered opposition from unions and regional leaders, intensifying debate over the future structure of capital markets.

    Sanctions

    Binance Facing US Probe After Reports of Iran-Linked Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    Binance is fighting "defamatory" media reports while facing a new US Senate inquiry into its compliance and alleged ties to sanctioned entities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.

    Sanctions

    US Updates and Retracts 'Chinese Military Companies' List

    By Editors | 24/02/2026

    The publication and withdrawal, twice, of an updated list naming firms like Alibaba and Baidu has created market confusion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CME Group Confirms 29 May Launch for 24/7 Crypto Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2026

    Giovanni Vicioso says the launch is a direct response to client demand for weekend risk management and increasing activity from APAC participants.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Crypto Firm Bitazza

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    The SEC accuses the crypto firm, its global affiliate, and two executives of illegally running a digital asset exchange and will block the platform.

    AML / KYC

    BSP Inks Info-Sharing Agreements with Other Agencies to Combat Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    The agreements, based on the new Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act, aim to speed up investigations while upholding existing bank secrecy safeguards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CME Group to Launch South Asia Edible Oil Futures Contracts

    By Editors | 16/02/2026

    The four new cash-settled contracts on CBOT are designed to enhance risk management for the world's largest edible oils import region.

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